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W323306

Sigma-Aldrich

Styrene

≥99%

Synonym(s):

Phenylethylene, Vinylbenzene

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C6H5CH=CH2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
104.15
Beilstein:
1071236
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
11022
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

reg. compliance

FDA 21 CFR 172.515

vapor density

3.6 (vs air)

vapor pressure

12.4 mmHg ( 37.7 °C)
4.3 mmHg ( 15 °C)

Assay

≥99%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

490 °F
914 °F

may contain

<15 ppm 4-tert-butylcatachol, synthetic as stabilizer

expl. lim.

6.1 %

availability

not available in USA

refractive index

n20/D 1.546 (lit.)

bp

145-146 °C (lit.)

mp

−31 °C (lit.)

density

0.906 g/mL at 25 °C

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

medicinal; plastic

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

C=Cc1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C8H8/c1-2-8-6-4-3-5-7-8/h2-7H,1H2

InChI key

PPBRXRYQALVLMV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Repr. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT RE 1 Inhalation - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

hearing organs, Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

89.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

32.0 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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